ONYCHOLYSIS : causes , prevention

 ONYCHOLSIS

Onycholysis is when your nail separates from -its nail bed . it often appears after an injury to your nails , but it may have other causes, including fungi . Treatment may only involve cutting away the separated nail as it grows out, or you may need to take antifungal medicational or stop using certain nail products . 



HOW COMMON IS ONYCHOLYSIS? 

Onycholysis is common , and it generally lasts for several months or over a year . Any condition that affects the skin underneath your nails eventually cause onycholysis. 

SYMPTOMS OF ONYCHOLYSIS INCLUDED :



Nails that peel away from their nails beds .

Tough, thick nail beds 

An abnormal border between the pink area of your nail and  the white edge of your nail. 

Discoloration in,  your nails and nails beds . They may look  grey , green , purple , white or yellow .

Dents or pits in your nails .

Crumbling nails.

Hemorrhages underneath your nails . 

COMMON CAUSES OF ONCHOLYSIS 

1. INJURIES  { TRAUMA}: Injuries to a nail or the area where your nails start to grow can causes onycholsis . injure this areas by bumping or hitting your nails , wearing shoes that are too small or even keeping your nails in water for too long . Even tapping your nails on a hard surface over a long period can cause onycholsis. 

2. REACTION TO CHEMICALS : Chemicals in nails polish , nail gloss, nail hardener , nail polish remover and fake nails can cause onycholysis. 

3. FUNGAL INFECTION : Fungal infection occur when fungus gets between your nails and nail bed , usually through cracks or cuts in your finger or toe . Fungal infections causes your nails to become thick and yellow , and they may show white spots and streaks . 

4. MEDICATIONS : These medications include tetracycline , nonsteroidal anti - inflammatory drugs { NSAIDs} ,psoralens and oral retinoids .

5. NAIL PSORIASIS : Nail psoriasis causes changes to the structure of your nails , which may include onycholysis. 

PREVENTION OF ONYCHOLYSIS :



Keep your nails trimmed short. keeping your nails short will prevent them from catching on objects and pulling further off  your nails beds. 

Avoid biting your nails . 

Be careful when cleaning underneath your nails . some tools that clean underneath your nail , like cuticle sticks or nail brushes, can break the skin underneath your nails and causes an infection . 

Wear gloves when doing activies that may damage your nails , like washing the dishes , playing or working outside . 

Wear clean socks and comfortable , protective shoes. be careful when putting down heavy objects near you feet . 



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